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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.92, 444.64 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.92, 444.64 and 265.96 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.92 : 444.64 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.92/444.64 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.92x = 444.64 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.92x = 118,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,256.45/296.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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